No License, No Mercy: Kids Mowed Down While City Sleeps

A Ford SUV hit a 68-year-old woman at the intersection of 33rd Street and Broadway. She suffered a head injury. The crash left her bruised and conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy over Queens.

A Ford SUV traveling north on 33rd Street struck a 68-year-old woman at the intersection with Broadway in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal and suffered a head contusion. The driver, a 25-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are noted in the data. The SUV sustained no visible damage. The incident highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians at busy intersections, especially after dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818941, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at 30 Ave and 38 St. Alcohol played a role. A passenger suffered arm injuries and shock. Metal struck metal. The street fell silent. The system failed to protect those inside.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of 30 Ave and 38 St in Queens. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One passenger, a 42-year-old man, was injured in the arm and experienced shock. The crash involved a parked Nissan and an Audi making a right turn. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a cause. No other driver errors are specified. The injured passenger was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one person hurt and exposed the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818938, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Three vehicles crashed on Hazen Street in Queens. One woman suffered a shoulder injury. Police cited drivers for following too closely. Metal bent, glass broke, and shock followed. The street saw another day of danger for those inside the cars.

According to the police report, three vehicles—a sedan and two SUVs—collided on Hazen Street near 19th Avenue in Queens. One woman, age 48, was injured in the crash, suffering a shoulder and upper arm injury. Five others were involved but not reported as injured. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both involved drivers. The crash involved a sedan making a U-turn and SUVs traveling straight. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The impact left one vehicle with right side door damage and another with front end damage. The report highlights driver error as a key factor in this Queens collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817778, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Astoria Blvd in Queens. The crash left a 22-year-old motorcyclist with a leg injury. Police cited improper passing or lane usage. Metal met metal. The street bore the mark.

A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Astoria Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, improper passing or lane usage contributed to the crash. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver suffered an abrasion to his lower leg and knee. The report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV was entering a parked position when the motorcycle struck its right front quarter panel. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the key factor remains the improper lane use. No injuries were specified for the SUV occupants. The impact highlights the danger when drivers fail to respect lane boundaries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816805, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan reversed unsafely on 36th Avenue in Queens. The car struck a cyclist. The cyclist suffered abdominal injuries and shock. Police cite unsafe backing and following too closely. The street saw pain and confusion. Metal met flesh. The system failed again.

A crash on 36th Avenue in Queens involved a sedan and a cyclist. According to the police report, the sedan was 'backing unsafely' and 'following too closely' when it struck a 32-year-old male bicyclist. The cyclist was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and reported pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, but the bike was hit at the center back end. The driver of the sedan was licensed and uninjured. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the cyclist. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816275, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans tangled on Grand Central Parkway. Metal slammed metal. Three people hurt. Neck and shoulder pain. Police blamed unsafe lane changing. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Three occupants suffered injuries: a 50-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man, both passengers, reported neck injuries and whiplash; a 37-year-old male driver suffered pain in his shoulder and upper arm. All wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken, but the systemic risk remains.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4813435, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Cyclists and walkers get space at last. Years of crowding end. The bridge’s narrow lane forced conflict. Now, riders and pedestrians move apart. The city takes a lane from cars. The danger shrinks. The span breathes easier.

amNY reported on May 13, 2025, that New York City will separate cyclists and pedestrians on the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge. Starting May 18, the north outer roadway becomes bike-only, while the south outer roadway, once for vehicles, opens to pedestrians. The article notes, “Advocates have fought to open a separate pedestrian path, citing dangerous overcrowding that has led to conflicts among cyclists, pedestrians and micromobility users.” The bridge was the last city-owned East River crossing without split paths. Manhattan Community Board 6 urged the city to act, pressing DOT to open the path despite construction delays. The change doubles space for non-drivers and removes a vehicle lane, addressing years of systemic risk from forced mixing of vulnerable users.

• Queensboro Bridge Splits Paths For Safety, amny, Published 2025-05-13

An SUV hit an eight-year-old girl on 31st Avenue in Queens. The child suffered a leg injury. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane use. The driver and two passengers were unhurt. The street saw danger. The system failed her.

An eight-year-old girl was struck and injured by a Nissan SUV on 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child was emerging from behind a parked vehicle when the SUV, traveling east, hit her with its right front bumper. The girl sustained abrasions and a leg injury but remained conscious. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The driver, a 53-year-old woman, and two other occupants were not injured. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The crash highlights the persistent danger faced by children and other vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist rode west on 28th Avenue. An SUV passed too close. The cyclist took the hit. He suffered a shoulder injury. Police blamed driver inattention and crowding. The street stayed quiet. The pain lingered.

A 49-year-old man riding a bike westbound on 28th Avenue in Queens was injured when a station wagon/SUV passed too closely. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious. The SUV was parked before the crash, and the cyclist struck its left rear bumper. The police report notes the cyclist was wearing a helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to give cyclists space.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811686, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A cyclist suffered a fractured arm on Northern Blvd. A sedan and bike collided. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The crash left the cyclist injured. The street saw confusion and failure to obey signals. Metal struck flesh. The system failed again.

A cyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan at Northern Blvd and 35 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, both the cyclist and the sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist, a 34-year-old man, suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. The crash involved a BMW sedan traveling west and a bike making a right turn southbound. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted after the driver errors. The impact struck the cyclist’s arm, leaving him with serious injuries. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811224, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A northbound SUV hit a man crossing 23rd Street at 30th Avenue. The pedestrian, age 37, suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street stayed open. The driver and another occupant were not hurt.

A 37-year-old man was struck by a northbound SUV while crossing 23rd Street at 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle, a 2024 Chevrolet SUV, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was reported conscious at the scene. The driver and another occupant were not injured. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any errors or actions by the pedestrian. The SUV showed no reported damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810871, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Night air cut by headlights on 21st Street. A sedan turns left, metal meeting flesh at the intersection with Hoyt Avenue North. A 28-year-old man, crossing with the signal, is struck and left bruised, arm throbbing under city lights.

A 28-year-old pedestrian was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck him at the intersection of 21st Street and Hoyt Avenue North. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with signal' and suffered a contusion to his arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Pennsylvania, showed no vehicle damage. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The driver’s actions, specifically failing to yield, directly led to the collision and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808901, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 47-year-old man stood in the roadway near 35-21 21st Street when an SUV reversed and struck him. The impact left him with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Sirens echoed as he remained conscious, shaken and in pain, traffic crawling past.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was backing southbound near 35-21 21st Street in Queens when it struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor in the crash, indicating the driver’s view was impaired during the backing maneuver. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 38-year-old woman crossing 39th Avenue at 29th Street felt pain shoot through her upper arm as an SUV’s front bumper hit her. Sirens echoed in the morning air. She stood in shock, traffic swirling around the intersection.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling north on 29th Street struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed 39th Avenue in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered an upper arm injury and reported pain and nausea, remaining in shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, both driver errors. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged in the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807550, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle and SUV crashed head-on at 31-64 21st Street in Queens. The impact left the 24-year-old motorcycle driver with a fractured arm and partially ejected from his vehicle. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived to the chaotic scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north and an SUV making a left turn collided at 31-64 21st Street in Queens. The 24-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a fractured arm and was partially ejected, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors in the crash. Driver errors led to the violent impact that injured the motorcycle operator. The report notes the use of a helmet by the motorcycle driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806288, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Morning light on 38th Street. A sedan turns, striking a pedestrian and a cyclist at Broadway. Both men, 28, stay conscious but limp from bruises to their legs. Sirens echo. The car shows no damage. The street smells of rubber and fear.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn at 38th Street and Broadway in Queens struck a 28-year-old pedestrian and a 28-year-old cyclist. Both victims suffered contusions to the knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s center front end made contact, while the cyclist’s bike was hit at the left front quarter panel. No helmet use was noted as a contributing factor. The incident highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians and cyclists at intersections when drivers fail to execute turns safely.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806716, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck turned right onto Northern Blvd, striking a westbound e-bike rider on 37th Ave. The impact threw the 39-year-old cyclist to the ground. He lay stunned, clutching his bruised hip, as traffic hummed around him.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast made a right turn onto Northern Blvd and collided with a westbound e-bike on 37th Ave in Queens. The 39-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg, experiencing shock at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the part of the pick-up truck driver. No helmet use or signaling issues were cited as factors in the crash. The pick-up truck showed no visible damage, while the cyclist was left injured in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808899, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Ford pickup struck a man on an e-scooter at 42nd Street and 30th Avenue. He flew. His head bled. He stayed conscious. The truck showed no damage. The man’s skull told another story. A baby watched.

According to the police report, a Ford pickup truck traveling south on 42nd Street collided with a 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter eastbound at 30th Avenue. The report states the man was ejected from the scooter, suffering a severe head injury with bleeding, though he remained conscious. The narrative describes the impact: 'He flew. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. Forty-two years old. A baby watched.' The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck showed no damage, but the man’s injuries were grave. The report does not list any victim behavior as a contributing factor, only noting the absence of a helmet after describing the driver’s inattention. The crash underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805222, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screeched as a sedan merged into an SUV on Astoria Blvd S in Queens. Two men, one driving and one riding up front, suffered neck injuries. Sirens echoed as they sat conscious, shaken, and hurting, waiting for help in the afternoon light.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Astoria Blvd S near 34th Street in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when the sedan, merging, struck the left side doors of the SUV. Two men in the sedan—a 24-year-old driver and a 39-year-old front passenger—were injured, both sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors to the crash. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the data. The incident highlights the persistent danger posed by driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805213, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan collided near 13-03 40th Avenue in Queens. Metal crumpled and a driver, age 20, suffered chest pain and whiplash. Sirens echoed as first responders arrived. The street stilled, marked by the sharp scent of gasoline and broken glass.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 13-03 40th Avenue in Queens involving two vehicles, including a Nissan and a Honda sedan. A 20-year-old driver was injured, sustaining chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data shows the injured person was the driver and was wearing a lap belt. The incident underscores the dangers when drivers back up without proper attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806615, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14